Table 5 Summary of factors related to the decision to use the hormonal IUD emerging from IDIs
Motivating factors | Demotivating factors |
|---|---|
Shared characteristics with other LARCs Long-acting No resupply/user involvement Reversible Characteristics of the hormonal IUD Reduced bleeding Therapeutic benefits Desire to switch methods to avoid menstrual changes/side effects experienced with prior methods Provider counseling | Little information on method available in the community Perceived novelty of method Fear of intrauterine insertion |